Cal State Fullerton
@Fullerton Alumni Association Newsletter May 2008
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Upcoming Association Events

New York City Alumni Reception

Tuffy statue of libertyWednesday, June 4: Cal State Fullerton is making its annual trip to New York City to bring together alumni who now call the Big Apple home. Join President Milton A. Gordon and university delegates as you network with fellow alumni at an exclusive reception.

Washington D.C. Alumni & Intern Reception

Saturday, June 21: Titan graduates in the D.C. area are invited to a special networking reception in our nation’s capital. Meet fellow alumni, current students and hear about the university’s Washington D.C. internship program.

5th Annual Wine Tasting Dinner & Silent Auction

Grapes and wineSaturday, October 4: Enjoy gourmet cuisine and an array of fine wines from various wineries under the stars at the Golleher Alumni House. All proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit student scholarships. This event always sells out, so check back soon to make your reservation! Donation opportunities are also available.

For more information on any of these events please visit www.csufalumni.com or call 714-CSU-ALUM (278-2586).

Association News

Calling all Titan leaders for the Alumni Association Board of Directors!

The CSUF Alumni Association is seeking applicants for consideration to serve a two-year term on our board of directors beginning July 1, 2008.

Vision & Visionaries

Vision and Visionaries Red Logo The Vision & Visionaries award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon CSUF alumni and is awarded based on significant contributions to the community, state or nation. Five distinguished alumni and one Corporate Foundation Honoree received the 2008 award during the annual event held at the Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom on Saturday, May 3.

Seniors Celebrate Graduation at Inaugural Alumni Association BBQ

Seniors posing with Tuffy To celebrate the accomplishments of the 2008 senior class at Cal State Fullerton, the Alumni Association held an inaugural Senior BBQ at the Golleher Alumni House on Thursday, April 24.

Alumni Tailgate Celebrates Barbeque, Baseball and Titan Camaraderie

Day of the Pachyderm Tailgate On Saturday, March 29, nearly 100 guests enjoyed a special pre-game tailgate with Big B’s barbeque, music and fun before the big game against the UC Riverside Highlanders.

Titans Compete in the Big Dance for the First Time in 30 Years

Fans watch the NCAA Titan game on a big screen at the TSU The Men's Titan Basketball Team traveled to Omaha to take on the Wisconsin Badgers in NCAA Tournament play on Thursday, March 20. Of the numerous Titan alumni, fans and friends who traveled to Omaha to support the team, over 80 attendees gathered for a pre-game reception at inPlay restaurant.

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Accounting Chapter

Tuffy baseball player Saturday, May 17: Join Accounting alumni, family and friends for a day of baseball as they cheer on the Titans.

Counseling Chapter

Friday, May 9: The Counseling Chapter is holding a panel on public and private practice as an MFT. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Titan Student Union.

VAMBA Chapter

VAMBA Chapter members gathered for a bike rideVAMBA Chapter members and friends enjoyed a scenic bike ride in Huntington Beach on Sunday, April 27.

Tam Nguyen represented VAMBA on a community panel discussion titled API's Unite: An Asian and Pacific Islander Community Panel on April 17 at the Titan Student Union. This event was organized by the Multicultural Leadership Center, Asian American Studies Program and Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership Institute. New chapter president Neil Tran was in the audience and was able to network with API leaders as well.

Campus News & Events

Mihaylo Hall Dedication

Mihaylo Hall Friday, October 17: Students, Faculty, Alumni and the Community are all invited to the dedication of the new College of Business and Economics building, Steven G. Mihaylo Hall. Join us from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Mihaylo Hall Courtyard. The celebration will include speeches, building tours, student club booths, a reception and other fun activities. For more information contact Victoria Scott at 714-278-7446 or vscott@fullerton.edu.

Alumnus Joe Moderow is a Horatio Alger Award Recipient

Joe ModerowAlumnus Joe Moderow is among the recipients of the 2008 Horatio Alger Award. The honor is bestowed upon those individuals who have overcome adversity to achieve great success through the American free enterprise system.

CSUF D.C. Internship Program Welcoming Reception

The White HouseSaturday, June 21: The College of Humanities and Social Sciences will hold the CSUF D.C. Internship Program welcoming reception in Washington, D.C. Guests will include this year's D.C. interns, CSUF alumni in the D.C. area, internship hosts and CSUF administrators. If you are interested in learning more about the CSUF D.C. Internship program or would like to attend the reception, please contact Maria Figueroa at mafigueroa@fullerton.edu.

Lecture Series

Saturday, June 7: The College of Humanities and Social Sciences will host the Rastegar Family’s Iraj Afshar Iranica Lecture Series featuring Dr. Carlo Cereti, President of the Society of Iranian Studies in Europe and Chair of Iranian Studies at the University of Rome. Dr. Cereti will offer three talks:

  • The Achaemenian Dream: Campaigns and Conquests of the Late Sasanian Empire
  • Primary Sources for the History of the Late Sasanian Empire: Glyptics and Numismatics
  • The Blossoming of Sasanian Literature: Pahlavi Texts and the Xwaday Namag

The event will be hosted on campus at the TSU. If you would like additional information or to receive an invitation please contact Maria Figueroa at mafigueroa@fullerton.edu.

50th Anniversary Celebration

Campus artist renditionIn August of this year, the 50th Anniversary committee looks forward to the publication of The Fullerton Way: California State University Fullerton at Fifty. Author Dr. Lawrence de Graaf, History, Emeritus and a team of professional staff and history students have produced a comprehensive account of the first half-century of CSUF. Read more (PDF).

For more information please contact Dr. Larry de Graaf at 714-278-3580 or ldegraaf@fullerton.edu.

Looking Back

Old photo of students on campusLook back through the decades, navigate the milestones of Cal State Fullerton and share your most vivid memories at CSUF.

Campus Calendar

For more events at Cal State Fullerton, please visit the Campus Calendar Online.

In the Spotlight

Caecilia Gotama: Sustaining Designed-In Sustainability

Caecilia Gotama Caecilia Gotama is the principle of Gotama Building Engineers Inc. in Marina del Rey and a Cal State Fullerton graduate (B.S. engineering-mechanical ‘82, M.S. engineering- mechanical ‘87).

Dardenella Robinson: March to Your Own Drumbeat

Dardanella Robinson Ms. Robinson holds multiple degrees(Harvard, New York University and CSU Fullerton) and considers pursuing further education.

Joan Waltman: Trailblazing Engineer and Role Model

Joan Tang Waltman Joan Tang Waltman is president of the Qualcomm Wireless Business Solutions (QWBS) division. She is one of the engineering industry's most accomplished professionals and has led the way in increasing the security and quality of wireless solutions.

50 Prominent Alumni

Alumni in the spotlight50 select alumni are featured in this special article of Titan Magazine.

Membership Benefits

New Student Recreation Center Opens!

Alumni Association members can enroll NOW for the NEW Student Recreation Center at a discounted rate!

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Alumni Association Scholarship Fund

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Support CSUF

Give a giftThe next time you’re looking to invest in the future, to enhance someone’s life, consider a gift to Cal State Fullerton. Your support does indeed make a difference!

Advocacy

State Budget Crisis

Faced with a growing $14.5 billion state budget deficit, Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed a $312.9 million cut to the 2008-09 CSU budget.

Orange County College Leaders and Mascots Take to the Capitol Steps

Orange County Public Education PartnershipMascots from the publicly funded higher education institutions in Orange County will accompany their college chancellors and presidents in an unprecedented gathering at the State Capitol Building to meet with lawmakers about their colleges’ and universities’ contributions to the state’s economy. Read more (PDF).

Thursday, May 8
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
California State Capitol Building, South Steps

Career Center

Alumni Career Services

Alumni continue to have access to all of the services of the Career Center without fees for one year after graduation. Thereafter, information services including Titan Connection job postings, are available on a subscription basis. A six month subscription is $50.

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